Barlow is one of Britain's most successful songwriters, having written fourteen Number 1 singles and twenty four top 10 hits. He has had three Number 1 singles, six top 10 singles and two Number 1 albums as a solo artist, and has had seventeen top 5 hits, twelve Number 1 singles and seven Number 1 albums with Take That. He is also a six-time recipient of the Ivor Novello Award and has sold over 50 million records worldwide. He was appointed an OBE in 2012 for services to music and charity.
Barlow's solo career was predicted to be very successful, being described as 'the next George Michael'. His first two solo singles "Forever Love" (released July 1996) and "Love Won't Wait" (composed by Madonna and Shep Pettibone) both leapt to the number one spot in his home country. "Forever Love" was also used as the soundtrack to the film The Leading Man. His debut album "Open Road" reached number 1 in the UK Albums Chart and went on to sell 2 million copies worldwide. Barlow's first single to be released in the United States as a solo artist was "So Help Me Girl", which reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number 1 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. He then achieved another top ten hit in the UK with "Open Road" peaking at number 7 and number 8 in the Netherlands with "Are You Ready Now".
After the success of his first solo album he released his second LP "Twelve Months, Eleven Days" in 1999. Barlow released "Stronger" as the lead single preceding the album. However, due to an expected backlash against Barlow, it received minimal support and airplay and only peaked at number 16. The second single "For All That You Want" again was subjected to minimal radio play and peaked at number 24, however it peaked just outside the top 5 in Finland. "Twelve Months, Eleven Days" was released soon after the first single to little promotion and peaked at a disappointing number 35, which led to Sony recalling Barlow's 'greatest' song according to critics, the scheduled third single from his second album "Lie to Me". This resulted in both Barlow and BMG parting company. To date Barlow has sold 5 million records worldwide as a solo artist.
On September 2013, Barlow announced via his Twitter account that he would be releasing his first full-length solo album in 14 years, on 25 November 2013. Barlow encouraged his followers and fans to tweet #GBSOLO to reveal the album artwork and title, with their profile pictures being used to create a collage of the album cover. On 4 October 2013, Barlow revealed his new album would be called "Since I Saw You Last", and would be preceded by his first single from the LP, titled "Let Me Go", released worldwide on 17 November 2013. He also announced that he would be touring the album in April 2014, playing some of the biggest arenas in the UK.
Since I Saw You Last | Radio Saw-Neuheiten
Gary Barlow Lyrics
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Erased my past
With all that noise
It couldn't last
With words so cruel
I washed my face
Hoped one day
I’d wake up in a better place
Today I took back what was stolen
And gave new life to what was frozen
One mouth talking
A dead man walking
A thousand faces watched me falling
I’ve made my peace with what may happen
Accepted I won’t be in fashion
Oh you gave, I got it
Yeh you gave, I got it all back
Since I saw you last
When brothers land
And take what’s good
You can win a war
Oh, and shed no blood
Everybody plays their part
Oh we let the haters hate
While everybody’s losing heart
Lying in the longest grass I sit and wait
Today I took back what was stolen
And gave new life to what was frozen
One mouth talking
A dead man walking
A thousand faces watched me falling
I’ve made my peace with what may happen
Accepted I won’t be in fashion
Oh you gave, I got it
Yeh you gave, I got it all back
Since I saw you last
I know you heard
My shout for help
For those who stood and watched
Go f*** yourself
I know you heard my cry for help
I know you heard I was going through hell
I know you heard I was losing my mind
I know you heard it was a matter of time
I know you heard…
The lyrics of Gary Barlow's song Since I Saw You Last describe a journey of personal growth and empowerment. The first verse describes how the singer's voice and past were taken away from them, likely suggesting they were the victim of abuse or trauma. The lyrics then talk about how they washed their face and hoped to wake up in a better place, indicating a desire to move past their trauma and start anew. The chorus expresses the singer's triumphant return, taking back what was stolen, giving life to what was frozen, and making peace with what may happen.
The second verse uses war imagery, saying that sometimes it is possible to win a war without shedding blood, suggesting that the singer's personal journey has been a battle. The lyrics encourage not letting haters bring you down while you wait for your time to come. The chorus repeats the message of the singer's triumphed return, acknowledging that they may not be in fashion anymore but they have regained what they lost. The final verse addresses those who stood by and watched the singer's struggle, telling them to go f*** themselves and acknowledging that the singer was going through hell.
Overall, Since I Saw You Last is a powerful song about overcoming adversity and reclaiming one's sense of self after trauma. The lyrics are evocative, using strong imagery to convey the singer's journey of self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
They took my voice
Someone stripped me of my ability to speak or share my thoughts and opinions.
Erased my past
My personal history has been removed or disregarded by others.
With all that noise
Amidst all the commotion or chaos that was occurring at the time.
It couldn't last
The situation was unsustainable or bound to come to an end soon.
With words so cruel
The things that were said to me or about me were extremely hurtful or vicious.
I washed my face
I tried to cleanse or forget the pain that I was feeling.
Hoped one day
I held onto the dream or aspiration that things would get better one day.
I’d wake up in a better place
I'd awaken in a different, more positive environment or state of mind.
Today I took back what was stolen
I regained something that was previously taken from me, such as my voice or power.
And gave new life to what was frozen
I revived or revitalized something that had been stagnant or inactive for some time.
One mouth talking
Despite being only one person, I have a voice and can still make a difference.
A dead man walking
I was walking around as if lifeless or defeated, but now things have changed.
A thousand faces watched me falling
Many people observed me struggling or failing.
I’ve made my peace with what may happen
I have come to terms with the fact that things may not go as planned.
Accepted I won’t be in fashion
I recognize that I may not be trendy or popular, but that's okay.
Oh you gave, I got it
Someone else helped me, provided me with something, or showed me kindness.
Yeh you gave, I got it all back
I have regained what was lost or taken away from me, thanks to the help of another person.
When brothers land
In a situation where people feel connected or united, like a family.
And take what’s good
People who work together can achieve good things and enjoy the benefits.
You can win a war
Working together and being united can help overcome challenges or obstacles.
Oh we let the haters hate
We allow those who are negative or critical to continue being that way and instead focus on ourselves.
While everybody’s losing heart
As others become discouraged or disheartened, we try to remain positive and hopeful.
Lying in the longest grass I sit and wait
I am waiting or watching from a hidden, patient position.
I know you heard my shout for help
Other people were aware of my call for assistance or support.
For those who stood and watched
People who were present but didn't help or offer assistance.
Go f*** yourself
I am frustrated and angry with those who didn't help or were insensitive to my struggles.
I know you heard my cry for help
Others were privy to my plea for aid or support during a difficult time.
I know you heard I was going through hell
Others were aware that I was in a difficult, painful situation.
I know you heard I was losing my mind
Others knew that my mental or emotional state was deteriorating.
I know you heard it was a matter of time
Others knew that something negative or adverse was going to happen soon.
I know you heard…
Others were aware of what was happening to me or what I was going through.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY BARLOW
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@davidezugno944
I've been through a year of madness
Replaced my hope with sadness
Found waking up the hardest
And every day, it felt the longest
All blessings were unwanted
Constantly haunted
Then you opened up
Opened up my windows
Yeah, you opened up
Opened up my windows
Like fire in the sky
You know what it's like
Was so glad to feel the sunlight in my eyes
I've been through a year of hurting (badly)
Bad guesses and wrong turnings (sadly)
The memory still burning (inside)
And the lights are all at red
Should I leave or stay in bed?
Didn't practice what I preached
So I just shouted, "help me, help me"
Then you opened up
Opened up my windows
Yeah, you opened up
Opened up my windows
Like fire in the sky
You know what it's like
Was so glad to feel the sunlight in my eyes
Ready now to start this climb
See the beacon way up high
If I fall or lose my way
Please come and get me, get me
Ooh-ooh
Ah-ah
You opened up
Opened up my windows
Yeah, you opened up
Opened up my windows
Then you opened upp
Opened up my windows
Yeah, you opened up
Opened up my windows
Like fire in the sky
You know what it's like
Was so glad to feel the sunlight in my eyes
You opened up
Opened up my windows
Yeah, you opened up
Opened up my windows
@adriannabaker9514
Take That I haven't listened to you in a while but this song hit hard....
After the year I've had I can't begin to explain how I feel listening to this tonight in just near Christmas.
This time last year I was sick with COVID but sugars were far to high but I wasn't taking care of myself because of a bunch of mental health issues I'm just starting to get through now and I had a serious infection I was ignoring. Until January 8th 2022 when I went to the hospital unable to take the pain anymore, trouble breathing and later to find septic. In the hospital for a month I lost my eyesight in my left eye due to the infection in my spine was to sick for them to reconnect the retina so now legally blind and my right eye lost enough vision so I can't legally drive.
After spending a month in the hospital dealing with constant family drama, worrying about my sight (I'm a photographer so kinda a big deal) and just in general depressed far more than I have ever been I got out in February. Only to be thrown into a whole new world.
Recently, after therapy and dealing with my toxic mother I have begun to realize a lot of my issues stem from her all along and I'm finally beginning to fix things.
Cut connect yesterday after a argument went to far.
I have the support of my friends, boyfriend and other family.
I have my community to help me through my health struggles.
My brother's and sisters at the fire department to keep pushing me so I can come back.
And most importantly my therapist who has truly opened my windows to a brighter world.
It hurts....
Fuck it hurts....
But I feel for the first time I'm actually getting some place in my healing process.
This song....
There are no words to describe how I truly feel about it.
It's beautiful....
Haunting....
Take That you guys are amazing. Never stop making music.
Gary, your voice brings so much peace to me with this song and your lyrics ring far truer that anything I could ever imagine.
Thank you.....
Thank you for this beautifully haunting piece of art. ❤❤❤❤
@johnshaw207
Not a Take That fan but I am a music fan and I'll always give credit where credits due, I love this. Absolutely brilliant
@adamshaw9865
Couldn't agree more!
@garygaz5024
Same here!
@CraigLW
😮Heard this on the radio half an hour ago and had no idea who it was. Having never been a fan of ever rated Take That, I can honestly say this is the best new pop song I've heard on the radio in years. Absolutely brilliant stuff.
@nembience1
This album is their strongest in years. From first to last note, you're on a journey. Gorgous harmonies, melodies, beats and sound. Amazing.
@Sternenkind-gx9id
It has an early 1970's folk rock vibe and sounds alot like Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Love it. Can't wait for the new album.
@ClaraMelchorBowman
Absolutely...! Was about to write the very same... Crosby, Stills & Nash vibes for sure 👍😊
@Pierpaolo-ge4vt
Absolutely and utterly true !! Welcome back guys !!! ❤❤❤
@stephentetlow5199
Yes as soon as I heard this I thought Crosby stills Nash and young , I love the 70's sound they do another one that sounds like the eagles also , can't wait to hear the album if it's like that all the way through 👍
@libertadya784
Es exactamente de lo que pensé y sentí al escuchar este tema. Absolutely amazing!!!!!!